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The Designory
The Designory

The Designory

Hair salon in Salem, MA

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The Designory is a small hair salon in Salem. The salon calls itself a relaxed, welcoming place built around color work and attentive service. Its stated goal is for each client to leave calm and content, with the visit tailored to them.

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The Designory is a small hair salon in Salem. The salon calls itself a relaxed, welcoming place built around color work and attentive service. Its stated goal is for each client to leave calm and content, with the visit tailored to them.

Color is the center of the work. The salon uses Goldwell hair color and says its stylists are certified Master Colorists with Goldwell. Services range from root grey coverage and all-over color to balayage, foil and freehand highlights, and a color balancing gloss called The Signature. Between visits, Goldwell at-home hair care products are recommended to help maintain results.

Haircuts, blow dries and keratin smoothing are also part of the menu. Keratin and smoothing treatments include a Keratin Complex express blow out and a Goldwell Kerasilk smoothing treatment, which the salon says smooths and reduces frizz for up to five months. Glam hair and full face makeup are available for events, and bridal hair and makeup inquiries are handled through the contact page, with replies within 48 hours.

Prices depend on hair length, density, the amount of product used and how complex the service is, so the salon quotes based on the individual. New and existing clients can book a 15-minute consultation to talk through color, cuts and hair care. Guests can expect wifi, complimentary water and light snacks. A card must be held on file to book, and same-day appointments and walk-ins are not always available. Gratuities are not included in prices and can be given in cash or through Venmo directly to the stylist.

The salon aims for a relaxed, personalized visit in which guests feel at home, with color work built around each person.

A cozy, comfortable space meant to help guests feel at home.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Event styling and customized full face makeup, including lashes and skin prep.

  • Glam Hair $130
  • Makeup Application $130

Goldwell color services such as root grey coverage, face frame highlights, glossing, consultations and conditioning add-ons.

  • Bond Pro+ $25
  • Consultation $25
  • Blonde Base Softening Price at booking
  • Color Retouch (Grey Coverage) Price at booking
  • Color Retouch with Face Frame Highlight Price at booking
  • Color Retouch with Haircut and Blow Dry Price at booking
  • Color Retouch with The Signature Price at booking
  • Conditioning Mask Price at booking
  • Conditioning Mask Experience Price at booking
  • Face Frame Highlight Price at booking
  • Full Highlight/Creative Highlights Price at booking
  • Partial Highlight/Creative Highlights Price at booking
  • The Signature Price at booking

Haircuts, washes, blow dries and combined cut and blow dry services, with longer or thicker hair priced separately.

  • Wash and Cut (No Blow Dry) $60
  • Blow Dry Price at booking
  • Haircut and Blow Dry Price at booking

Keratin express blow outs and Goldwell Kerasilk smoothing treatments for smoother, lower-frizz results.

  • Keratin Express Blow Out $185
  • Goldwell Kerasilk Smoothing Treatment $385

Balayage, balayage hair painting, full color and color retouches with full creative highlights.

  • Balayage Price at booking
  • Balayage Hair Painting Price at booking
  • Color Retouch with Full Creative Highlight Price at booking
  • Full Color (All Over Color) Price at booking
  • Blow Dry with Color Service $55+
  • Color Melt Add On $90+
  • Color Retouch $100+
  • Highlights $185+
  • Full Color Revival (All Over Color) $215+
  • Wash and Cut $60
  • Blow Dry Long/Thick Hair or Extensions $80
  • Haircut $90
  • Haircut Long/Thick Hair $110
  • Keratin Complex Express Blow Out $185+
  • Goldwell Kerasilk $385

Photos

  • Two staff members in branded black sweatshirt and tee against a dark backdrop
  • Salon interior with black accent chair, capes on a shelf and a flower vase by the window
  • Stylist sectioning and foiling a client's hair in the salon, filming while working
  • Bridal hair and makeup result on a smiling client in a purple floral robe at a venue
  • Stylist blow-drying a client's blonde hair in the salon

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.thedesignoryhair.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Goldwell hair color, with stylists the salon describes as certified Master Colorists
  • The Signature color balancing gloss that adds color and shine
  • Goldwell Kerasilk smoothing treatment, which the salon says lasts up to five months
  • Bridal hair and makeup, with inquiries answered within 48 hours
  • Bond Pro+ add-on that the salon says strengthens hair against color, lightening and heat styling
  • Complimentary water, light snacks and wifi
Good for
  • First visit with a consultation
  • Grey coverage
  • Lower-maintenance blonde or dimensional color
  • Frizz-prone or straightening-curious hair
  • Bridal parties
  • Events needing glam hair or makeup
  • Clients who want to book by appointment
Treats
  • Grey coverage
  • Root regrowth
  • Brightening and blending between highlights
  • Dimensional color
  • Frizz
  • Hair protection during color and heat styling
Techniques
  • Balayage
  • Balayage hair painting
  • Foil highlights
  • Freehand face framing
  • Color melt
  • Glossing and toning
  • Color balancing gloss
  • Keratin smoothing
  • Glyoxylic acid smoothing
  • Conditioning mask with color locking serum

Products & treatments

  • Goldwell hair color
  • Goldwell Kerasilk
  • Goldwell at-home hair care
  • Bond Pro+
  • Goldwell color locking serum

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